Best Online Business Administration Programs in Fredericksburg, VA (2026)

Fredericksburg, Virginia has a population of about 28,383. The city’s median household income is $85,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Fredericksburg. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $177,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Fredericksburg

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Fredericksburg city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove, VA17.5 miContact school for pricing
College of Southern MarylandLa Plata, MD31.4 miContact school for pricing
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA37.8 miContact school for pricing
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale, VA39.5 miContact school for pricing
University of the Potomac-VA CampusFALLS CHURCH, VA43.2 miContact school for pricing

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$151,420Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$139,045
Administrative Services Manager$129,030Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$118,485
Financial Manager$177,690Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$163,168
Human Resources Manager$172,970Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$158,834
Management Analyst$125,820Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$115,537
Project Management Specialist$123,670Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$113,563
Accountant or Auditor$99,440Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$91,313
Training and Development Specialist$82,330Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$75,601
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$75,280Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$69,128

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Fredericksburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,383Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,368Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Fredericksburg (city) County478 workers, 82 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Fredericksburg, VA?

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Fredericksburg. The closest is Germanna Community College in Locust Grove, VA (17.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of the Potomac-VA Campus (43.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Fredericksburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Fredericksburg are: Financial Manager ($177,690), Human Resources Manager ($172,970), General and Operations Manager ($151,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Manassas instead of Fredericksburg?

Manassas, VA is 31.0 miles from Fredericksburg and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fredericksburg an affordable place to study business administration?

Fredericksburg’s median household income of $85,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fredericksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.